Carrot

Australia Carrot (红萝卜)

Enjoy the natural sweetness and crisp bite of Australia Carrot, a versatile root vegetable for soups, stews, stir-fries, steaming, roasting, salads, juices and everyday home cooking. Also searched as red carrot, carrot, carrot vegetable, is carrot a fruit, is carrot a vegetable, carrot head, 1 carrot calories, how long to steam carrots, how to keep carrots fresh, 红萝卜, 胡萝卜, ニンジン or 당근, carrots are one of the most practical vegetables to keep in the kitchen.

Carrots have a firm crunch when raw and become sweeter, softer and more tender when cooked. Their flavour is earthy, mildly sweet and slightly woody, making them suitable for both savoury dishes and fresh preparations. Use them raw in salads, steamed as a side dish, roasted for deeper sweetness or simmered in soups and broths.

Origin: Australia.

Australia Carrot Quick Facts

Taste and Texture

Australia Carrots have a crisp, juicy texture when raw and a mild sweetness that becomes more noticeable after cooking. The centre is often sweeter, while the outer and upper parts can taste more earthy or slightly bitter depending on freshness and growing conditions.

When steamed, roasted or simmered, carrots soften and develop a rounder, sweeter flavour. They are easy to use in both Asian and Western recipes, from ABC soup and curry to roasted vegetables and salad bowls.

• Fresh carrots from Australia
• Crisp texture when raw
• Sweeter and softer after cooking
• Good for steaming, roasting, soups and stews
• Suitable for salads, juices and carrot sticks
• Useful everyday vegetable for families
• Stores well when kept properly chilled

Red Carrot, Carrot and 红萝卜

In Singapore, customers may search for red carrot or 红萝卜 when looking for regular orange carrots. The Chinese name 胡萝卜 is also commonly used for carrot.

Although “red carrot” may sound like a different colour, in many local shopping contexts it simply refers to the familiar orange carrot used for soups, stir-fries and everyday cooking.

Is Carrot a Fruit or Vegetable?

Customers often search is carrot a fruit or is carrot a vegetable. Carrot is a root vegetable. It grows underground as the edible root of the plant and is used in cooking as a vegetable.

Carrots are not fruits because they are not the seed-bearing fruit part of the plant. They are best described as root vegetables, similar to radish, beetroot and turnip in vegetable classification.

Carrot Head and Carrot Tops

Carrot head can refer to the top part of the carrot where the leafy greens grow. Some carrots are sold with leafy tops attached, while others are trimmed before packing.

If carrot tops are attached, remove them before storing the carrot root. The leafy tops can draw moisture from the carrot and make it soften faster. This product listing is for the carrot root unless the current product photo or packaging shows leafy tops.

How to Use Australia Carrots

Carrots are easy to prepare and can be eaten raw or cooked. Wash well before use, peel if preferred, then cut according to the dish.

• Slice for stir-fries and fried rice
• Cube for soups, stews and curries
• Steam as a simple vegetable side
• Roast with olive oil, salt and pepper
• Shred for salads, slaws and wraps
• Cut into sticks for dips and lunch boxes
• Add to juices and smoothies
• Use in carrot cake, muffins and baked dishes

How Long to Steam Carrots?

Customers often search how long to steam carrots. Steaming time depends on carrot size and thickness.

Steam until the carrots are tender but not mushy. A fork or knife should go through easily while the carrot still keeps its shape.

Simple Carrot Cooking Ideas

• Steamed carrots with butter or olive oil
• Roasted carrots with garlic and herbs
• Carrot and potato curry
• ABC soup with carrot, corn, potato and pork ribs
• Chicken soup with carrot and onion
• Carrot stir-fry with egg
• Carrot sticks with hummus or yoghurt dip
• Carrot, apple and orange juice

1 Carrot Calories and Nutrition Notes

Customers may search 1 carrot calories. The calories in one carrot depend on size. A medium carrot is commonly around 60g, which works out to roughly 25 calories based on general raw carrot nutrition.

Approximate values per 100g of raw carrot. These are general nutrition values and are not lab-tested values for the current Australia Carrot batch. Exact values may vary by carrot size, sweetness, freshness, storage and cooking method.

Australia Carrots can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. They naturally contain water, dietary fibre, beta-carotene, vitamin K, potassium and plant compounds found in orange vegetables. This is general food information and should not be treated as medical advice.

How to Keep Carrots Fresh

Customers often search how to keep carrots fresh. Carrots keep best when they are cool, dry, unwashed and protected from moisture loss.

• Remove carrot tops if attached
• Keep carrots unwashed before storage
• Store in the refrigerator vegetable drawer
• Use a produce bag, container or paper towel to control moisture
• Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits such as apples where possible
• Wash only before cutting or cooking
• Use cut carrots sooner than whole carrots
• Discard carrots that are mouldy, slimy, sour-smelling or badly soft

Some customers store carrots submerged in cold water in a covered container in the refrigerator. If using this method, change the water regularly and keep the carrots chilled. For everyday storage, a dry refrigerated produce bag or container is usually more convenient.

How to Choose Carrots

Choose carrots that feel firm and heavy for their size. The surface should look fresh and not badly shrivelled, slimy, mouldy or cracked.

• Choose firm carrots with good colour
• Look for smooth skin where possible
• Avoid badly soft or bendy carrots
• Avoid mouldy or slimy carrots
• Use cracked or broken carrots sooner
• Choose thicker carrots for soups and stews
• Choose slimmer carrots for steaming and roasting

Storage and Handling

Keep Australia Carrots refrigerated after delivery. Store them unwashed in a produce bag, container or vegetable drawer to reduce moisture loss.

Do not wash carrots before storage unless you are preparing them for same-day use. Once cut, keep carrots in a covered container in the refrigerator and use them as soon as possible.

• Refrigerate after delivery
• Keep carrots dry and unwashed during storage
• Remove leafy tops if attached
• Store in a produce bag, container or vegetable drawer
• Wash only before eating or cooking
• Keep cut carrots refrigerated
• Use within a few weeks for best freshness
• Discard if mouldy, slimy, rotten-smelling or badly soft